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Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC, 2015
February, 2019
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Rev. 5
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Publication Order Number:
EVBUM2250/D
EVBUM2250/D
IT-CCD G2 Evaluation
Hardware Quick Start Guide
Before You Begin
Confirm that all of the required components are available:
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Evaluation Hardware and Supported Image Sensor.
The Evaluation Hardware consists of an Imager board,
an FPGA board, and a Lens Mount kit. A list of image
sensors supported by the Evaluation Hardware can be
found at
. Note that different image
sensors require the use of separate Imager Boards –
please consult the information at the web page above to
confirm that the appropriate imager board is matched to
the sensor being evaluated.
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Sensor Studio Software.
The most recent version can be downloaded at
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Frame Grabber (optional).
Evaluation kit supports USB2 but data rate is very slow
and only single channel sensor operation is supported.
For faster speed and multichannel operation two
Camera Link Frame Grabbers are currently supported:
1. Imperx FrameLink Express (Expresscard54), and
2. Bitflow NOEN CLB (PCI Express 4x).
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Computer.
Windows 7 and Windows 10 64 bit, 2+ GHz processor,
8 GB RAM, USB connection, available ExpressCard 54
(Laptop) or PCI Express slot (desktop).
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Power Supply.
12 V DC, 2 A, with 2.1 mm center positive DC power
jack.
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Cables.
For Imperx Frame Grabber: Camera Link SDR to SDR
cable. For Bitflow Frame Grabber: Camera Link SDR
to MDR cable. 2 meter cable length is recommended.
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Lens.
The Lens Mount kit is compatible with C, CS, and F
mount lenses.
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Table
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top Tripod. (Optional)
Install SensorStudio
Install Sensor Studio software by running the “setup.exe”
file. During the installation process, software drivers can be
selected. All installations should select the G2 USB2 driver
for use with this Eval kit. USB is mandatory for firmware
updates.
Install Frame Grabber (Optional)
Obtain frame grabber software from vendor and install per
instructions from them. With the computer turned off, install
the Frame Grabber hardware. When the computer is turned
on, the new hardware will be detected. Since software
drivers were loaded by vendor installers, the “default
recommended location” can be used to complete the
installation.
If using an Imperx frame grabber, run the file
“FLExDvrManager.exe”, and disable CameraLink status
check for both CameraLink channels.
Assemble Evaluation Hardware
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Install Sensor onto Imager Board.
Be careful to ensure that the sensor is correctly inserted
into the socket. While the sensor (and socket) are
keyed, it is still possible to shift placement laterally.
More information on the proper handling of image
sensors can be found in the application note ‘Image
Sensor Handling and Best Practices’, available at
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Assemble Optics.
Follow the assembly instructions included with the
Lens Mount Kit to secure the appropriate mount to the
Imager Board, and then attach the lens.
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Assemble Boards.
The FPGA and Imager boards connect via
board
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to
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board style connectors located on the back of
each board. Orient the boards so that the silkscreen or
printing on both is right side up (readable), and then
connect together. The entire assembly can now be
secured to a tripod using the included tripod mount.
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Plug in power and camera link cables.
With the Evaluation Kit powered off, insert the Camera
Link cable into the frame grabber and into the base
connector on the FPGA board. Insert the power plug
into the receptacle on the FPGA board. Turn on the
Power.
EVAL BOARD USER’S MANUAL
